Medication - Missing doses of lamotrigine and increased mood?

I have been on Lamotrigine (Lamictal) for approximately three years and recently have become quite? bad at adhering to my medication schedule due to shift work. I have had severe and sudden periods of depression however when I miss my evening dose for a couple of days in a row, my mood seems to improve. Has anyone else had this experience?

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Hi, Casey! You're likely experiencing early hypomania as well as the periods of depression. Is there a way of reminding yourself to take your meds on schedule? The roller coaster ride isn't really much fun.Best regards, Wildcat

Hi Wildcat, thanks for replying! It's more that my mood has dropped massively lately and if I happen to miss it more than one night in a row, my mood picks up. I'm still remembering at least one dose during the day though. I just don't know if the Lamotrigine could have triggered my lower episodes

CA

Casey9424 Feb 2018

Hi Wildcat, thanks for replying! It's more that my mood has dropped massively lately and if I happen to miss it more than one night in a row, my mood picks up. I'm still remembering at least one dose during the day though. I just don't know if the Lamotrigine could have triggered my lower episodes